Climate Hub

Welcome to Skift’s Climate Hub, where solutions-based journalism cuts through industry spin to spotlight real progress in travel sustainability. In partnership with Intrepid Travel, Skift’s editorial team will evaluate environmental claims, highlight meaningful advancements, and hold the travel sector accountable. This independent initiative brings rigorous reporting to the forefront and pushes the industry to meet the moment in the face of growing scrutiny from travelers and stakeholders alike.

Airlines

CO2 Setback as Emissions on UK-Japan Air Routes Surge by 21%

Everyone knows that flying between Europe and Japan takes longer than it used to, but the environmental impact can feel less defined. This fascinating new data quantifies the extra CO2 for re-routed flights.

Gordon Smith | 2 years ago

view of the ceo of mgm resorts onstage at the travel sector conference skift global forum

Hotels

MGM Resorts Sees Healthy Vegas Demand Despite Heat Wave Hit, F1 Race Slowdown

MGM Resorts sees strong demand at its Las Vegas resorts continuing through year-end, despite minor performance hiccups in the third quarter.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Booking.com to Guide Hotels Toward Third-Party Sustainability Certifications

Booking.com is getting more assertive than its peers in giving hotels an assist in getting sustainability certifications.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Tourism

Hawaii Governor: Fewer Short-Term Rentals, More Climate Resilience and Sports Tourism

Governor Josh Green sat down with Skift about his vision for Hawaii and Maui's future. Green wants to see Hawaii have more sporting events, fewer short-term rentals, and a more resilient Maui

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 years ago

Crowded train station with large video advertisement boards in the background

Podcasts

Rental Supply Slows, Saudis’ Chinese Push and Sustainable Travel Woes

Today's podcast looks at a slowdown in short-term rentals, a Saudi push for Chinese tourists, and why travelers don't prioritize sustainability.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Tourism

Q&A: The Road to Responsible Tourism in High-Traffic Destinations

In a bid to tackle the challenges posed by an influx of tourists in 2023, Lanzarote is redefining its tourism strategy to prioritize sustainability. Turismo Lanzarote CEO Héctor Fernández Manchado shares his insights on the island’s initiatives to balance growth with environmental protection and future opportunities for responsible tourism.

Lanzarote Tourism Board + Skift | 2 years ago

Travelers Do Think of Sustainability, But They’re Not Sure How to Act on it

You might be investing thousands in making travel more sustainable, but your audience is still scratching their heads. Time to get back to basics: simplify your message and educate them!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Airlines

The ‘Megathemes’ to Watch at this Year’s Skift Aviation Forum

Taking inspiration from our Skift Megatrends list, here are some of the biggest themes we expect to come up time and again across multiple discussions at the Skift Aviation Forum 2024.

Gordon Smith | 2 years ago

Tourism

The Woman Traveler – Key Data and Insights: Skift Research

Women are reshaping travel as key decision-makers, prioritizing meaningful, independent experiences.

Athira Thoppil | 2 years ago

Tourism

Asia-Pacific Tourism Rebound: Late to the Party, But Now Leading the Pack

Global tourism is bouncing back big in 2024, but staying ahead means thinking smart and staying agile. In Asia-Pacific, that means handling the surge in visitors while keeping it sustainable, nailing targeted marketing, and leveling out those seasonal travel waves.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago